Even with being a midsize pickup truck, the 2021 Chevy Colorado has strong features to handle a heavy duty towing capacity. The Chevy Colorado holds an impressive resume in terms of performance, design, technology, and safety, but its qualifications in towing and hauling make it one of the best pickup trucks on the market. Every heavyweight towing job is a breeze in the 2021 Chevy Colorado.
How Much Can the 2021 Chevy Colorado Tow?
The 2021 Chevy Colorado offers three different engine configurations that may suit your towing and hauling needs, making the towing capacity range from 3,500 lbs to 7,700 lbs. Here is a full breakdown of each engine and their towing capacity:
- Base 2.5L 4-cylinder Engine: This is the standard engine for the base trim level that is available in either two-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive. The total towing capacity is 3,500 pounds.
- 3.6L V6 Engine: While upgrade in the engine does no movement in towing capacity, keeping it stagnant at 3,500 pounds, if you opt in for an available Trailering/Towing Package, your towing capacity sees a significant increase up to 7,000 pounds.
- 2.8L Duramax® Turbo-Diesel 4-Cylinder Engine: As a diesel option you will be receiving the max towing capacity the Chevy Colorado can handle, which is 7,770 pounds.
- Colorado ZR2: While not an engine, if you choose this more upscale, luxury trim, you will have a maximum 5,000 pound towing capacity no matter the engine that is under the hood.
Experience Your 2021 Chevy Colorado Near San Antonio
Here at Gunn Chevrolet, located in Selma and serving the drivers of the San Antonio and New Braunfels area, we have the 2021 Chevy Colorado waiting for you. With impressive towing and hauling capacities and on and off road capabilities, the Chevy Colorado will take on all those heavy duty jobs with ease.
If you are interested in test driving the 2021 Chevy Colorado, schedule a visit at our dealership to experience it yourself. For more information about the Chevy Colorado’s towing capabilities or general information about the work pickup truck, please contact us at Gunn Chevrolet, and we will be more than happy to help!